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Southeast Asian Kickboxing 523 CMR: STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION 523 CMR 23.00: SOUTHEAST ASIAN KICKBOXING Section 23.01: Applicability 23.02: Requirements for Ring 23.03: Combatant Classification 23.04: Number and Duration of Rounds 23.05: Weight Classes 23.06: Specifications for Bandages on Southeast Asian Kickboxing Combatants' Hands 23.07: Mouth Pieces 23.08: Protective Equipment 23.09: Gloves 23.10: Apparel 23.11: Traditional Pre-fight Rituals 23.12: Use of Ointments 23.13: Stopping a Contest 23.14: Double Knockout Situations 23.15: Downward Pointed Elbow Strikes 23.16: Legal Techniques for Professional Contests 23.17: Illegal Techniques/Fouls in Professional Contests 23.18: Legal Techniques for Amateur Contests 23.19: Illegal Techniques/Fouls in Amateur Contests 23.20: Ploughing and Grabbing of an Opponent's Leg 23.21: Fouls Further Explained 23.22: Judging 23.23: Cautions and Warnings 23.24: Fouls 23.25: Injuries Sustained During Competition 23.26: The Referee 23.27: Referee's Duties 23.28: The Decision 23.29: Procedure after a Knock-out or Technical Knock-out 23.30: Procedure When an Unarmed Combatant Has Fallen Through or Been Knocked Through Ropes 23.31: Interpretation 23:32: Variances 23.01: Applicability The provisions of 523 CMR 23.00 shall apply to all professional and amateur Southeast Asian Kickboxing matches and exhibitions required to be licensed in accordance with M.G.L. c. 147, § 32 and individuals required to be licensed in accordance with M.G.L. c. 147, § 35. 23.02: Requirements for Ring (1) Southeast Asian Kickboxing competitions must be conducted in a ring in conformance with 523 CMR 23.02(2). (2) A ring used for a contest or exhibition of Southeast Asian Kickboxing must meet the following requirements: (a) The ring may be either of three sizes; 18 feet x 18 feet, 20 feet x 20 feet, or 24 feet x 24 feet, measured from the inner side of the ropes. (b) The ring floor shall be soundly constructed with no obstructions, and extend at least three feet but not more than four feet beyond the ropes. (c) The ring floor shall be based on either felt, rubber or other flexible materials not less than ¼ inch and not more than ½ inch thick, entirely covered with canvas stretched tightly over the entire ring floor. (d) All four ring corners must be erected with four ring posts of five inches in diameter. The erected height must be 60 inches from the ring floor and the inner corners of the ropes must be completely taped to prevent harm to competitors. 1/27/17 (Mass. Register #1331) 523 CMR: STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION 23.02: continued (e) There shall be a minimum of four ropes at least 1.18 inches and not more than 1.97 inches diameter, stretched tightly to the four corner posts. Each side of the rope ring shall be held rigid by two pieces of strong cloth equally spaced each side. The tightening cloths shall not slip when the ropes are moved. (f) There shall be at least two sets of steps to the ring: one set of steps at each of the red and blue corners provided for the competitors and their seconds. 23.03: Combatant Classification There shall be amateur and professional classifications of Southeast Asian Kickboxing participants. No individual shall be eligible to compete as a professional until he or she has competed as an amateur and is adequately experienced. Any combatant who has been classified as a professional athlete in any other pugilistic sport by any official sanctioning body shall be prohibited from fighting as an amateur. 23.04: Number and Duration of Rounds In all Southeast Asian Kickboxing contests the number and duration of rounds must conform to the following criteria unless granted a waiver or dispensation by the State Athletic Commission: (1) Amateur. Rounds of two minutes in duration. (2) Professional. Rounds of three minutes in duration. (3) Non-title Bouts. Depending upon the discipline, bouts shall consist of three or five rounds of the appropriate duration with a one minute rest period between rounds. Amateur bouts shall be three rounds. (4) Title Bouts. (a) Amateur. Bouts shall consist of five rounds of the appropriate duration with a one minute rest period between rounds. (b) Professional. Bouts shall consist of five rounds of the appropriate durations with a one minute rest period between rounds. (5) Considerations. (a) The three knockdowns rule could be in effect for knockdowns caused by strikes to the head. (b) A combatant cannot be saved by the bell in any round, including the final round. (c) The standard eight count shall be utilized. 23.05: Weight Classes (1) Southeast Asian Kickboxing Combatants shall be classified as follows: (a) Atom weight .............................................. 95 to 105 lbs (b) Straw weight............................................105.1 to 115 lbs (c) Flyweight ..............................................115.1 to 125 lbs (d) Bantamweight...........................................125.1 to 130 lbs (e) Light Featherweight ......................................130.1 to 135 lbs (f) Featherweight ...........................................135.1 to 140 lbs (g) Super Lightweight .......................................140.1 to 145 lbs (h) Lightweight ............................................145.1 to 150 lbs (i) Light Welterweight .......................................150.1 to 155 lbs (j) Welterweight ............................................155.1 to 160 lbs (k) Light Middleweight ......................................160.1 to 170 lbs (l) Middleweight ...........................................170.1 to 185 lbs (m) Light Heavyweight ......................................185.1 to 205 lbs (n) Heavyweight ...........................................205.1 to 235 lbs (o) Super Heavyweight..........................................over 235 lbs 523 CMR: STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION 23.05: continued (2) Combatants shall be given a one pound allowance except for title fights where no allowance is given. (3) After the weigh in of an unarmed combatant competing in any Southeast Asian Kickboxing match, weight loss in excess of two pounds is not permitted. The weight loss may not occur later than one hour after the initial weigh-in of the combatant. 23.06: Specifications for Bandages on Southeast Asian Kickboxing Combatants' Hands (1) In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant's hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 15 yards in length and two inches in width, held in place by not more than ten feet of surgeon's tape, two inches in width, for each hand. Surgeon's adhesive tape may be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice and extend to within one inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. Tape may be placed between the knuckles to secure the wrap but must not cover the striking surface. The bandages shall be evenly distributed across the hand. The bandages may be secured by one winding of lightplast (flextape) bandage with the same restriction of a one-inch gap from the knuckles of a clenched fist. (2) Bandages and tape for professional competitors shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of a representative of the Commission. At the completion of the hand wrap, each shall be marked by a Deputy Commissioner indicating that it has been performed in accordance with 523 CMR 23.06(1). Amateur wraps toned not be affixed in the presence of a representative of the Commission but shall be approved after application. (3) Each combatant shall be required to wrap their hands in accordance with 523 CMR 23.06. (4) Under no circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the approval of the Commission or its representative is received. 23.07: Mouth Pieces (1) All contestants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The mouthpiece shall be subject to examination and approval by a Commission representative or referee. (2) No round may begin without a mouthpiece in place. (3) If a mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time, clean the mouthpiece and reinsert the mouthpiece at the first opportune moment without interfering with the immediate action. 23.08: Protective Equipment (1) Male Southeast Asian Kickboxing combatants shall wear a groin protector of their own selection. (2) Female combatants shall wear approved anatomically correct groin protectors. (3) Female combatants may wear a chest protector during competition. The chest protector shall be subject to approval of the Commission. (4) Amateur combatants shall wear shin guards and elbow pads approved by the Commission. (5) The promoter shall provide the shin guards and elbow pads. (6) All protective equipment is subject to the inspection and approval by the Commission or its representative. 523 CMR: STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION 23.09: Gloves The promoter shall provide gloves for the combatants in accordance with 523 CMR 12.05: Requirements for Gloves. Combatants competing against one another shall wear the same size gloves. Amateurs shall wear no less than 12 ounce gloves, and Super Heavyweights shall wear no less than fourteen ounce gloves. 23.10: Apparel (1) All combatants shall wear Southeast Asian boxing style shorts without pockets. (2) Contestants may wear traditional armbands secured around the biceps. No metal or abrasive material may be contained. (3) Gis or shirts are prohibited during competition for males. Females may wear an armless shirt. The shirt shall be tucked into the shorts and may not be loose or in any way impede the combatant. (4) Shoes are prohibited during competition. Combatants shall compete barefoot. (5) Elastic support anklets may be worn. (6) Elastic or neoprene style knee supports may be worn with approval of the Commission, and may not contain any hard or solid material. 23.11: Traditional Pre-fight Rituals Prior to the start of the first round, a combatant may perform traditional pre fight rituals, limited to one minute.
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